Republican Senate candidate Rick Bennett wants to set himself apart in the race for the GOP Senate nomination as someone who’s not a career politician. He issued the following statement following Attorney General William Schneider’s announcement that he plans to step … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Maine — More than a month ago, after U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe abruptly announced that she would not seek reelection, many wondered whether she would endorse one of the many Republicans who hope to succeed her. She gave watchers … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Maine — Shortly before the supplemental budget bill was scheduled to come up in the Maine House on Thursday, Gov. Paul LePage sent out a statement. Here it is: “I cannot put my signature on a bill that largely … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Maine — Buoyed by the Legislature’s approval this week of a bill that allows slot machines at veterans organizations and fraternal clubs, Rep. Madonna Soctomah of the Passamaquoddy Tribe in Washington County submitted a late request Thursday for consideration … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill that has gotten zero public debate this session is still causing a great deal of angst among some lawmakers and lobbyists who fear it might sneak through at the last moment. LD 309, known as … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Maine — It may not feel like it at the State House some days, but the Legislature does have a moderate caucus. Co-chaired by Republican Rep. Les Fossel of Alna and Democratic Rep. Chuck Kruger of Thomaston, the moderate … Continue reading →

AUGUSTA, Maine — Rep. Bob Duchesne, D-Old Town, has the perfect voice for giving speeches. He’s like a radio DJ on an oldies station. (which isn’t surprising given that he has an extensive radio background). So you have to imagine … Continue reading →